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PHILADELPHIA — When Josias husband began beating her, the U.S. government stood ready to help, even though she was in the country illegally.

When Josia’s husband began beating her, the U.S. government stood ready to help, even though she was in the country illegally. If she would assist the police investigation, she could get what’s called a U visa, which provides undocumented victims of serious crimes with work authorization, protection from deportation, and a path to citizenship. Congress’ idea in establishing the program in 2000 ...